Posted By:	John Bono
Posted On:	Friday February 8, 2019 at 10:14 PM
Message: Both are gorgeous, but the more classic '53 gets my pick.

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PICs: Which Packard? '53 or '55 by John Bono #40696

'55. Though not visible in the pic I love the "cathedral" taillights. (EOM) by Barry Levittan #40696.1

'53. (EOM) by Brian Cox #40696.2

'53 is better of the 2; but not a fan of the Connie. (EOM) by Jack Dodds #40696.3

+ 1 ... I agree 100% (EOM) by Dennis Mong #40696.3.1

In different ways, both are really great. I just can't make a choice. (EOM) by David Holcombe #40696.4

'53 just seems a llittle more classic to me. (EOM) by Duncan Pohl #40696.5

These two pix show the '53 as a pretty snazzy car. Continuing on with by Bruce Gibbins #40696.6

Caribbean colours. I've been restoring a Minimarque recently... by John Roberts #40696.6.1

The 55 for me. But would love the 53 in 1:24 scale (without the Butt Wart). (EOM) by George Schire #40696.7

Love both but '53 just pips it. Thought the Continental kit was stock? (EOM) by John Roberts #40696.8

Yes, Connie kit was stock. (EOM) by John Bono #40696.8.1

The '53 is gorgeous, but the Connie Kit ruins it, so today it's the '55... (EOM) by Terence Slekar #40696.9

'53 please. I'm a sucker for those open rear wheel arches. (EOM) by Michael Rodriguez #40696.10

1953 for me. The three things I love about the 53 are the continental by Bob Jackman #40696.10.1

+1 big time. Pure class. (EOM) by Frank Kocour #40696.10.1.1

1953. Great color. The right amount of chrome. Classic grill. (EOM) by Tim Kubiak #40696.11

1955 looks miles better to me. (EOM) by Ed Glorius #40696.12

1953. (EOM) by Sal Lomma #40696.13

Both are gorgeous, but the more classic '53 gets my pick. (EOM) by John Bono #40696.14

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